Statement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee
The Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee condemns the arrest and abduction of Milwaukee community leader Salah Sarsour. Mr. Sarsour has lived as a permanent resident in the United States for more than 30 years; his visa application was fully vetted by the US government when he immigrated here. He is a pilar of the Muslim community here in Milwaukee and across the country. Like thousands of other immigrant community members detained by US DHS in the past year, he has had no criminal charges or convictions.
With his arrest, Mr. Sarsour joins the long list of Muslim activists that have been targeted by this administration. We join the call for his immediate release and demand that our government uphold free speech for all.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Arrest of Salah Sarsour
- ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader - Graham Kilmer - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Statement on the ICE detention of Salah Sarsour - JoCasta Zamarripa - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Statement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee - Milwaukee Labor Council - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Due Process is Not Optional - Common Council President Jose Perez - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Rep. Ryan Clancy Condemns ICE Detention of Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour - State Rep. Ryan Clancy - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Apr 2nd, 2026
- County Executive David Crowley Condemns Illegal Federal Arrest of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour - David Crowley - Apr 2nd, 2026
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